The programme (MA Degree in Sociology) follows a curriculum which focuses on gaining knowledge and skills in order to account for social relations and their historical developments through examining documents and conducting qualitative and quantitative techniques. The curriculum of this programme is comprised of courses primarily focusing on globalization, development/underdevelopment, urban sociology, sociology of health and illness, environmental sociology, sociology of disasters, cultural studies, technology, labour movements, social sciences methodology, political sociology, gender, social memory and sociology in Turkey.  

The programme aims to develop a sociological approach with special emphasis on historical perspectives incorporating a deep understanding of scholarly literature and research at both international and national levels. The students are expected to combine theory and practice, and complete a research project.

Graduates of the programme have knowledge on multifaceted and dynamic character of social relations. Graduates have deep expertise and knowledge of sociological theories and methodologies, and have skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation within any subfield. Graduates acquire the competencies to conduct a research in any subfield of the discipline.

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Head of Sub-Department Prof. Dr. Nilay KAYA E-mail : cabuk@humanity.ankara.edu.tr CV :

Associate Prof. Dr. Melih YEŞİLBAĞ E-mail : melihyesilbag@gmail.com CV :

Dr. Dr. Cansu OKAN E-mail : cansuokan@gmail.com CV :